Dragfest 2012

[Todd Berube]

Any updates on dragfest 2012?

[Dark Star]

I don't know what you are talking about. There is a dragfest every weekend at Oxford Dragway and the best action is usually seen on Friday nights.

[cherylm]

So, I guess I'll have to ask: WHAT is Dragfest??

[Recycler]

So, I guess I'll have to ask: WHAT is Dragfest??

It's a huge party that's going to be thrown for Barney Frank's wedding.

[hotrod7043]

"All the red Dogs" are free.

[#54 heavy]

Any updates on dragfest 2012?

I didn't see it on the Oxford Dragway web site, but i did see it on there Facebook page. It's listed as Nostalgia Dragfest Invitational July 7 2012. Looks like there could be some fun stuff running that event.

[Rich Wilcox]

DRAGFEST Invitational 2012 is the concoction of Ray Felger and myself. I wanted to showcase the track with an expanded version of the Labor Day weekend event last year. So with a lot of planning, and countless hours on the phone, we have this event:

July 7th with FREE overnight camping, and some overflow activities on July 8th.
There will be 25 plus "Big Cars" (AA/FD, AA/DA, AA/GD, A/FD, AA/FA, AA/A)
8 Plus Funnies (AA/FC, A/FC, BB/FC)
4 Matchrace A/FX cars
2(hopefully 4 soon) matchrace AA/GS cars
Numerous Cackle Cars ... including an original Jungle Jim car, and Chrisman's Comet(s) '64&'67
Local and National racing legends
A field of "B" or "NE2" or "open wheeled Comp cars" (Dragsters, Altereds)
Rod and Custom cars
Live Music
Pin Up contest
Etc.,etc.,etc.!!!

We are doing it invitation only (as far as participants go) because we physically do not have enough room ... so if you would like to run/display/cackle ... please contact myself or Ray

This is designed to be just an all out FUN event with no stress or drama ... just an opportunity to come out to a true vintage 1969 Dragstrip, that still flies a sanction banner (IHRA), and enjoy some heads up competition with some cash and prizes ( for instance, we will have some drums of fuel to run for).

We've got over 45 competition cars committed to coming so far, and I can entertain about another 20 ... So space is limited/and time is of the essence!!! AND DETAILS ARE STILL BEING WORKED OUT AND ADDED WEEKLY!!!

Rich Wilcox
richwilcox01@aol.com
207-689-5201

[Rich Wilcox]

Oh and By The Way!!!
We are looking for sponsors! If you would like to jump on board OR if you know of a company or individual who may be approachable ... Call me!!

Thanks, Rich

[RON CHILDS]

Wow thats cool it falls on a none race weekend for me at New England so i will come watch the old cars for sure...

[#54 heavy]

Great!! This will give me an excuse to skip out on my 40th class reunion.

[Rich Wilcox]

I am getting more and more inquiries about lodging. Here is some of what I have come up with ... I need to contact some of the places for "deals"'


These establishments are within 10 miles of the Drag Strip:

Hotels near Oxford, ME - Featured Result
yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=hotels+and+motels&area=Oxford+M...

1. Inn Town Motel - (207) 743-7706
58 Paris St, Norway, ME
2. Goodwin's Motor Inn - (207) 743-5121
191 Main St, South Paris, ME
3. Wolf Cove Inn - (207) 998-4976
5 Jordan Shore Dr, Poland, ME
4. Schofield's Bogey Land Lodge - (207) 583-2234
127 Naples Rd, Harrison, ME
5. Poland Spring Resort - (207) 998-4351
543 Maine St, Poland, ME
6. Waterford Inn - (207) 583-4037
258 Chadbourne Rd, Waterford, ME
7. Alyssa's Motel - (207) 655-2223
Route 302, Casco, ME
8. Snow Falls Cabins - (207) 674-3800
64 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME



These are located within 20 miles of the Drag Strip:

Motel 6 - Lewiston #4660
I-95 at Lisbon Street/SR 196, Exit #80
516 Pleasant Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 782-6558

Fireside Inn & Suites
1777 Washington Street South, Exit #75
Auburn, Maine 04210
1-207-777-1777
info@firesideinnauburn.com

Of course there are all the usual chains in and around the greater Portland area.

[260 street]

i really hope that your not saying that us grass root racers who started this nostalgia show are going to have to be spectators ................................. this is the 40th anniverssary of my first pass at oxford how does that fit in to the equation...

[Recycler]

this is the 40th anniverssary of my first pass at oxford how does that fit in to the equation...

Hover-round elderly scooters will be available for the old geezers to get around in the pits

[RON CHILDS]

The wayi read it. It is infact for Old Drag cars from years past. I dont think the Current Nostalgia series is invited as the cars are actually to new in my opinion. Lets be real here Nostalgia Class at Oxford is now anything 20 years old ! Who in the hell wants to pay to see a 1992 Honda civic be at that type of event ?? LMAO... I love the idea of Real Old cars for this race. Good Job to ever came up with the idea. Keep it coming.....

[Todd Berube]

ron- i think this is like the nostalgia events at epping- front engine dragsters-altereds-nostalgia funny cars
rich and ray should get together and have some type of year cut off they are looking for.eppings 4 races ,i think have 4 different year cut offs. todd